Marshall MG100HDFX settings
Am I Evil? settings for Marshall MG100HDFX
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Am I Evil?" riff tone on a Marshall MG100HDFX, set Gain 6, Contour 6, Od bass 5, Od gain 8, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24 · updated 2026-10-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG100HDFX knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Contour
- 6
- Od bass
- 5
- Od gain
- 8
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od middle
- 4.5
- Od treble
- 7
- Od volume
- 7
- Clean bass
- 0
- Clean gain
- 0
- Fx loop mix
- 5
- Clean middle
- 0
- Clean treble
- 0
- Clean volume
- 0
- Reverb level
- 0
- Master volume
- 7
- Od1 od2 switch
- 1
- Clean crunch switch
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm for percussive riffing.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24 · updated 2026-10-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG100HDFX knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Contour
- 6
- Od bass
- 5
- Od gain
- 7
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od middle
- 4.5
- Od treble
- 7
- Od volume
- 7
- Clean bass
- 0
- Clean gain
- 0
- Fx loop mix
- 5
- Clean middle
- 0
- Clean treble
- 0
- Clean volume
- 0
- Reverb level
- 1
- Master volume
- 5
- Od1 od2 switch
- 1
- Clean crunch switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth without overwhelming the tone.
- Engage the overdrive channel for a more saturated lead tone.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed for better articulation and clarity in fast passages.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG100HDFX actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, black, 1980s, James Hetfield) or Gibson Explorer (Kirk Hammett, 1980s)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1984-1987 era)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Am I Evil? adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG100HDFX settings for Am I Evil??
Set Gain 6, Contour 6, Od bass 5, Od gain 8, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5.
Which pickup should I use for Am I Evil??
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Am I Evil??
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, black, 1980s, James Hetfield) or Gibson Explorer (Kirk Hammett, 1980s). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1984-1987 era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Am I Evil? on other amps
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- Everlong · Foo Fighters
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.